A Log Decoder is a special type of Decoder, and is configured and managed in a similar way to a Decoder. Therefore, most of the information in this section refers to both types of Decoders. Differences for Log Decoders are noted.

"Services System View" in the Hosts and Services Getting Started Guide

Quick Look

This is an example of the Services System view for a Decoder.

This is an example of the Services System view for a Log Decoder.

Service Info Toolbar

These two toolbars illustrate the options specific to Decoders and Log Decoders.

In addition to the common options in the Services System view toolbar, you can start and stop capture of packets or logs. The upload file options are different for the standard Decoder (packet capture file) and the Log Decoder (log file).

Action

Description

Upload Packet Capture File

Displays a dialog that provides a way to select a packet capture (.pcap) file for upload to the selected Decoder. For more information, see Upload a Packet Capture File.